Name: House of Cards
Released: 1990-11-18T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Ian Richardson, Susannah Harker, Miles Anderson

TV Show · Drama · Classics

Award-winning political drama, adapted for screen by Andrews Davies. In House of Cards, Frances Urquhart plots revenge against his government colleagues. In To Play the King, Urquhart's power is threatened by the new king's populism. And in The Final Cut, Urquhart aims to secure his legacy on the world stage.

1990 · 55m

Starring Ian Richardson, Susannah Harker, Miles Anderson

Director Paul Seed

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

When the ambitious Chief Whip Francis Urquhart is passed over for promotion, he vows to ruin his colleagues. Based on Michael Dobb's novel.

50m
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

While the party faithful gather at the Tory conference in Brighton, Urquhart forges ahead with his plan to bring down the new prime minister.

51m
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

Urquhart's plans to undermine Collingridge come to fruition while a young reporter dogs his heels. With Ian Richardson, Susannah Harker, Diane Fletcher, Miles Anderson and Alphonsia Emmanuel.

51m
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

On the eve of the election, Urquhart becomes increasingly ruthless about eliminating his rivals. With Ian Richardson, Susannah Harker, Diane Fletcher, Miles Anderson and Alphonsia Emmanuel.

51m
EPISODE 1

To Play the King

A new king (Michael Kitchen) alarms Prime Minister Francis Urquhart (Ian Richardson) in the sequel to "House of Cards."

53m
EPISODE 2

To Play the King

Pollster Sarah Harding (Kitty Aldridge) questions Urquhart's motives when he calls a general election.

52m